Category: Minnesota

With a free tour, a free beer, and the opportunity to be in Minnesota’s second largest brewer, there’s really no reason for beer lovers not to go to Summit Brewing Co. in Saint Paul. As a growing fan of local breweries and craft beer, I made it a goal to try out Summit Brewing while… More Cheers to Summit Brewing Co.’s 30th anniversary!

I don’t consider myself a foodie, but I always try to make room in my budget to indulge in a few restaurants every so often, whether I’m home in Los Angeles or traveling elsewhere. (I mean, who doesn’t love to eat out at least every now and then?) But it wasn’t until I had the… More Have brunch and a cooking class at Cooks of Crocus Hill

If you ever get the chance to take a cruise down the Mississippi River while in the Twin Cities, DO IT. I had the opportunity to take an abbreviated version of a boat ride offered in Saint Paul from Harriet Island this summer while I was in the city during the closing night party of… More Cruise along the Mississippi River from Saint Paul

One of Minnesota’s most haunted places is an event hall in Saint Paul that used to be frequented by gangsters, and it’s a must-see in the Twin Cities. For $6 (cash only), you can take a 45-minute tour of the historic Wabasha Street Caves, manmade sandstone caves that were built in the mid-1800s. There are… More Gangsters used to visit these haunted Saint Paul caves

What’s a trip to the land of 10,000 lakes without a visit to one of those lakes? When in the Twin Cities, Saint Paul’s Como Lake is lake worth stopping by. Como Lake is situated in Como Regional Park and it’s a pretty simple place with a little over 1.5 miles of pathways around the lake… More Britney Spears Instagrammed a spot in this Midwest regional park

The longest stretch of Victorian houses in the United States can be found along Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it’s unquestionably an intriguing place to visit for those who appreciate history and architecture. Although you can walk down the street and admire the houses for free, there’s also a walking tour you can… More Tour the longest stretch of Victorian houses in the US on Summit Avenue

In the 1930s, Saint Paul served as a safe house for gangsters and criminals. The only conditions for them staying there were that they didn’t commit any crimes in Saint Paul, and contributed to the women and orphan fund of the police department. In exchange for not committing crimes, Saint Paul police agreed to notify… More Learn about Saint Paul’s gangster history at the Landmark Center

From St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York to the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, many Roman Catholic churches I’ve seen in various cities are often beautiful buildings. The Cathedral of Saint Paul in Minnesota is no exception. Having been raised in the Catholic Church, it’s always nice to be able to admire gorgeous works of… More Destination appreciation: Cathedral of Saint Paul

New York’s not the only state with a Central Park. In Roseveille, Minnesota, a suburb located northeast of Minneapolis and northwest of Saint Paul, there’s a park with that name, too. And nestled within the borders of Roseville’s Central Park is the Harriet Alexander Nature Center. The nature center is one of two places I… More Explore a 52-acre nature preserve in Roseville, MN’s Central Park

Perfectly positioned between Minneapolis and Saint Paul is a suburb called Roseville. The city is a bit on the smaller side – just about 14 square miles large with a population of less than 40,000. Roseville is not on a lot of people’s radar, and it wasn’t on mine until I learned it existed while… More Minnesota’s only brewstillery is in this small Twin Cities suburb

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